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One step inside this romantic cottage abutted by a wraparound porch and marble patio, and you'll see that Sylacauga's Buttermilk Hill Restaurant and Bar radiates Southern charm -- from the friendly staff to the inventive menu to the occasional train whistle in the background.

• $20 for $40 to spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks at dinner
• Gourmet menu is packed with tried-and-true Southern favorites
• Dinner is served 'til 9 p.m. every Tuesday through Saturday

"Definitely a hidden gem in Sylacauga... Very laid back, and great for a date night!" - Satisfied Customer

Dining Down in Dixie
You'll choose from salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and entrées at lunch; we like The Sycamore with hickory-smoked ham, Genoa salami, and mozzarella and the pork tenderloin medallions with house-made Jack Daniels barbecue sauce. At dinner, try the Angus steak topped with whiskey-buttered onions or panko-crusted shrimp with Parmesan cream. Frequent patrons recommend desserts like the bread pudding with chocolate whiskey sauce and the sweet cornbread with sorghum syrup, strawberries, whipped cream, and mint.